Author Archives: katyquilts

About katyquilts

I am a wife, mom of four amazing adult kids, and a former librarian. I love making everything from traditional quilts to art quilts. I am thankful to God my Father and Creator for the gift of creativity!

Saturday This and That

Posted on February 6, 2016 by katyquilts

It’s no secret that I have been less than thrilled with my free motion work lately. So I decided some practice/playtime was in order. I loaded up a piece of white fabric with tiny purple dots and a length of … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Machine quilting, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ The Basket Quilt

Posted on February 5, 2016 by katyquilts

The quilt made from the Tree of Life charm pack and the basket block is finished! The first pictures are before washing.  The rest of these show the quilt after washing.  And this is where I decided to hang the … Continue reading →

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A Small Finish ~ Vintage Shoo Fly

Posted on February 4, 2016 by katyquilts

I finished the little shoo fly quilt that I shared last week. I machine quilted it with a hanging diamond pattern. I think that background really makes it look modern! I used this fun feedsack for the back: The binding … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized, Vintage Fabrics | 13 Comments

WIP Wednesday

Posted on February 3, 2016 by katyquilts

Monday I showed you my plans for the Tree of life charm pack and the basket block. I sewed it all together….. ….and thought, yuck. The background of the hourglass blocks and the center block don’t match and that bothered … Continue reading →

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January/February Goals

Posted on February 2, 2016 by katyquilts

Another year off to a flying start! Time to review my January goals. I want to get two corners completed on my Brinton Hall quilt. Done! In fact, I got three corners done! Quilt any QOVs that come in. Done! I … Continue reading →

Posted in Goals, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Design Wall Monday ~Another Little Project 

Posted on February 1, 2016 by katyquilts

I bought this little panel a few months ago  on Etsy thinking it would match this Tree of Life charm pack. I was in the mood for a little project so I pulled it out.  It looks quite dull compared … Continue reading →

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2015 QOV Review

Posted on January 31, 2016 by katyquilts

During January, I am showing groups of quilts that I finished last year. This is mainly for my own benefit as it is a record of the quilts I have made without having to wade through a year’s worth of … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

Bed Quilts

Posted on January 30, 2016 by katyquilts

 During January, I am showing groups of quilts that I finished last year. This is mainly for my own benefit as it is a record of the quilts I have made without having to wade through a year’s worth of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Anvil

Posted on January 29, 2016 by katyquilts

I mentioned a while back a bit of a secret project I was working on.  It was a gift for a friend. I’ve been wanting to make a quilt with Anvil blocks and this seemed a perfect opportunity. The blocks … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Small/Doll Quilts 2015

Posted on January 28, 2016 by katyquilts

During January, I am showing groups of quilts that I finished last year. This is mainly for my own benefit as it is a record of the quilts I have made without having to wade through a year’s worth of … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Uncategorized | 14 Comments